AMA CPT® Assistant - 1996 Issue 1 (January)

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, 92950, 99291 (Q&A) (January 1996)

January 1996 page 7a Coding Consultation Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, 92950, 99291 (Q&A) Question If cardiopulmonary resuscitation and critical care services are performed on the same day, by the same physician, can I code for both services? AMA Comment From a CPT coding perspective it is appropriate for a physician to report CPT code 92950 (for the CPR) and 99290 and 99291 (for the critical care services). Both services should be clearly documented in the medical record. Specific guidelines clarifying the services included and excluded from critical care can be found on page 27 and 28 of CPT 1996. Cardiopulmonary...

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